Figurative
Gesture. Motion. Memory.
My mom shot home movies on 8mm film. When I had the footage transferred to a digital format, I was reminded of the fun we had playing in the snow. I referenced still frames from the film to recapture the memories.
Thanks, Mom, for consistently dragging out the old film camera.
Remembering Sliding Down the Hill, 26" x 37”, Oil on panel, 2018
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Memory filtered by time passed
These paintings attempt to capture how it felt to play until you had to reluctantly go in because your feet and hands were numb.
Memory of Sister in Red Snow Suit, 16” x 20”, Oil on canvas, 2017
Too Cold to Bring It In, 23.5” x 29.25” , Oil on panel, 2022
Winter trees
The stark shapes, shadows and contrast of winter with a solitary figure inspired these pieces.
Standing with the Trees in the Snow, 37” x 27”, Oil on panel, 2022
Dog in the Snowy Shadows, 30” x 30” , Oil on canvas, 2016
Gesture and Clothing
Figures and variations on fashion and costume have been a consistent thread in my paintings.
One Pattern, Two Dresses, 16” x 12”, Oil on panel, 2022
Dancer, 16” x 12”, Oil on panel, 2004
Gesture Between Poses, 51” x 36”, Oil on canvas, 2004
Sketch of a Dress 18.5” x 13.5”, Oil on panel, 2023
In Praise of Ironing, 47.5” x 31.75, Oil on canvas, 2007
Dance
Figures moving through space and time to music
Ballroom I, 48” x 38”, Oil on canvas, 2005
Tango I, 40” x 36”, Oil on canvas, 2005
Swing, 40” x 42”, Oil on canvas, 2005
Paper Dolls
Changing the scale from 12” to 65” transformed a childhood toy into something much more interesting.
Paper Doll in Blue, 65” x 30”, Oil on canvas, 2004
Paper Doll in Filigree, 64” x 30”, Oil on canvas, 2008
Paper Doll in Green, 65” x 30”, Oil on canvas, 2004
Paper Doll in Plaid, 65” x 30”, Oil on canvas, 2004